Not the easy nice front panel but still it has the possibility to remove the front panel from the radio and remote control it via 3 meter of cable. The 706 series represents one of the most popular transceivers in amateur radio histroy. I was a full time rver but 2 years ago we bought a house. Mar 23, 2014 some years ago i purchased an icom ic 706 mkiig transceiver. Rt systems software works with windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii transceiver mods. W2eny cw rtty psk31 sstv fax receive cable icom 706 7000 7300 works wsoftware. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic706mkiig note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic706mkiig. The ic706mkiig meets milstd requirements and strict environmental standards for shock mil 810c, d, e and vibration mil 810c, d, e. Icom ic 706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic 706. A few minutes later and a download of the ic706 service manual, revealed one filter section that was labeled 10mhz14mhz and on the other side 8. The cable offered here is for use with other software that controls the radio. Icom hf radio programming software icom radio software.
This system includes original box with buffers, hm103 hand mic and unopened hm103 hand mic, unopened. The ic706mkiig carries on the 706 series tradition of base station performance and features in a mobile rigsized package. Programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Building on this legacy, frequency coverage is expanded to the 70 cm band and output power is increased for the 2 m band. I owned the radio for two years and have now sold it. This procedure was published in radcom july 1999 but is updated here to include the ic706mk2g. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic 706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic 706 and ic706mkii versions. Over the last 6 months i have been stranded several times 5 because of a dead car battery.
Ic706 usb cable rt systems radio programming software. I bought the radio as i wanted a mobile radio as i spending 2. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic 706 worldwide. This radio is of an age that it was designed before. Unlike many other icom radios, which connect to accessories via 8pin and 7pin din connectors, the 706mkiig has a single pin connector.
Icom ic706mkiig operation guide ke1ri a new england ham. Icom ic706mkiig service manual download, schematics. It is not listed as signalink and i am not at home to check the name you. This radio is of an age that it was designed before computer programming was developed. Click here to write a new message or comment for ic706mkii note that the message is not related to any article click here to see the article list for ic706mkii. However, i want to use a software program with a bit more capabilities and that works. Additionally, there is a saverestore feature for the internal memories of your icom transceiver. Remember the 706 was designed in the 90s and has much less in the civ command set than modern radios. At the time i started looking for a radio with the possibility for front panel at home solution i only have a single chose, the icom ic706. Icom ic 706 mkiig service menu pdf service manual with schematics for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. Includes a nifty manual but not the original, remote head mounting bracket and cable, radio body mounting bracket, power cable and microphone. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic706 mark ii g which adds. The rear panel has two antenna input jacks hf and vhf. If you want to join us and get repairing help please sign in or sign up by completing a simple electrical test or write your question to the message board without registration.
Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig transceiver. Ic 706 with digital modes i have an original ic 706. I am currently using a icom706 mk2g with a signalink usb. This was the third and final version of this very popular amateur radio. All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Find great deals on ebay for icom 706 and icom 706 mkiig. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. Loot at rt systems software, if theres a program for the 706 they will have it. See my getting started in pc soundcard digital modes page. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday feb 14 2006, and till today icom ic706 schematic has been followed for a total of 6360 times. First onair tests using my home made ic706 remote control kit using my own client server software and opus audio codec. This program allows full control of your icom transceiver from your computer. Icom ic706 links category is a curation of 39 web resources on, icom 706mkiig modification for frequency injection, trlog to icom control cable, mic tips for the ic706. I do use the rig all winter and the last time was in june.
Improperly performed modifications can severely damage your radio. Buy second hand icom ic706 mkiig multi mode transceiver from. The latest version is the incredibly small icom ic706 mark ii g which adds many new features and capabilities not found in the previous ic706 and ic706mkii versions. These will occur as a result of circuit construction. Interfacing the radio to your pc has too many waycool advantages. Digital setup examples for icom 718, 706, 7000 and flex5000. Ic706mkiig hfvhfuhf all mode transceiver icom america. These are hardware limitations of these rtx and can not be implemented in the management software. Icom programming interface, icom pinout connector 1, icom pinout connector 2 programming software for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig.
Describe your experience with the icom ic706 all flavors and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. You can write in english language into the forum not only in hungarian. Each piece of software works with a specific radio making it easy for you to handle the radios features without having to wade through those that dont apply. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday feb 14 2006, and till today icom ic 706 schematic has been followed for a total of 6360 times. Second hand icom ic706 mkiig multi mode transceiver rwuk. Other manufacturers microphones have different pin assignments and connection to the ic706mkiig may damage the transceiver. Icom 706mkiig programming software discussion in ham radio discussions started by n6ddr, jul 12, 20. The main category is icom ic 706 resources that is about icom ic 706 links. My 706 is in my coach and has been there for 9 years. Do you have any tricks, modifications or constructions for homebrewed equipment that are not on mods. The software also allows the seamless use of transverters for the vhfuhf bands with the display showing the transverter frequency. Icom 706mkiig computer control and soundcard interface. Ham radio crash course baofeng uv5r family radio programming and settings part 1 duration.
Radio real time panadapter to your icom radio when using n4py software. Buy, sell, trade hf and vhf equipment, towers, antennas, rotators and more. This connector is conceptually similar to the pair of connectors on other icom radios. The usbrts01 is comparable to the icom ct17 cable the ic 706 does not have the ability to be programmed from the computer. Pdf service menu for icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig. The icom 706 series are notorious for low talk power on ssb. Icom ic706mkiig icom ic 706 mkiig ic706mkiig programming interface schematics for icom. I was attracted to the 706 for a number of reasons, some of which are.
About icom ic 706 schematic the resource is currently listed in in a single category. The biggest and best ham radio classifieds on the web. This procedure was published in radcom july 1999 but is updated here to include the. Icom ic706, icom ic706mkii, icom ic706mkiig, icom opc581. Yes, the one model is the ic 706 mark i and the other model is the ic 706 mark ii. The main category is icom ic706 resources that is about icom ic706 links. Thanks to mike nadeau n1eq i try to check same place on pll board. Buy second hand icom ic 706 mkiig multi mode transceiver from. A few weeks ago i pushed the power button and the rig will not turn on. Small size makes it an ideal mobile radio transmits on all amateur hf bands plus 6meters, 2meters vhf and 440 uhf.
Computerenhanced radio control and programming, automated logging, and a multitude of digital soundcard modes. About icom ic706 schematic the resource is currently listed in in a single category. I have about a dozen repeaters jackson county, ms and jax, fl and all the frequencies needed for several fm satellites for both 2 and 0. Programming software for icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii.
I dont think the 706 had that in its civ command set. More searching revealed that this is a common problem for 706s, and even a youtube video showing repairs altho with blown diodes and shorted transistors. Constant cooling fan specifically designed for more details to come, on wednesday, try to resist bidding till then please. It turns out the ic706 series of radios were released before the civ extended memory commands. Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. View and download icom ic706mkiig service manual online. If you prefer to be anonymous write it in the message.
Before i introduce this project i want to list all the icom programs ive written over. Mods for the icom 706 part 1 hi all, recently ive seen help listings for mods on the 706, and better me just sending to each one i come across id thought why not send all i have. Can anyone recommend what parts i would need to buy to be able to connect the radio to my computer for digital modes if its even possible along with any windows based software that you would recommend that is low cost or free. Pdf user manual for icom ic706mkii ic 706 mkii ic706mkii.
Yes, the one model is the ic706 mark i and the other model is the ic706 mark ii. Some years ago i purchased an icom ic706mkiig transceiver. The g is an allmode transceiver provides 100 watts on hf and 6 meters and 50 watts on 2 meters plus 20 watts on 440 mhz. It always seemed to happen if i left the car parked for 10 or more hours, but i could never figure out why. View online or download icom ic706mkiig instruction manual. Resources listed under icom ic706 category belongs to hf transceivers main collection, and. With this flex radio configured along with your icom radio, you will see 48 khz to 192 khz. The usbrts01 cable works as a cat cable with authentic version of the ic706 worldwide. Since my journey to ta4us7ign my very old one of the very first serial number icom ic706mkiig have had an issue it started shut off when it warm up i am checked power wires, fuses, but all were okay, so i started to find same problems and its solutions in internet.
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